Bootjack



(No Model.)

R. J ACKS.

BOOTJAGK.

No. 544,063. Patented Aug. 6, 1895.

UNITED STATEs PATENT OFFICE.

RICHARD JAOKS, OF QUINCY, CALIFORNIA.

BooTJAcK.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 544,063, dated August 6, 1895.

Application filed May 8,1895. Serial No. 548,592. (No model.)

in the county of Plumas and State of California, have invented a new and useful Boot- 3ack, of which the following is a specification. This invention relates to an improvement l in bootjacks.

The object ofthe present invention is to provide a simple and inexpensive form of bootjack which shall beadapted to be used for putting on boots as well as removing the same.

A further object of the invention is to form the bootjack for the most part from a single piece of sheet metal or blank which is cut and bent into such form as to comprise an open frame or stirrup for the reception of the operating-roller and a rearwardly-projecting fork for removing the boot.

To this end the invention consists in certain novel features and detailsV of construction and arrangement, as hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the drawings, and pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of a bootjacl; constructed in accordance with my invention. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the same. Fig. 3 is a plan view thereof. Fig. 4 is a rear elevation of the same.

Similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts in the several gures of the drawings.

rlhe improved device which I will now proceed to describe is formed for the most part from a sheet-metal blank which is bent in such manner as to form a fiat base 1, having vertically-extending parallel and inclined sides or ears 2, a rear inclined Wall 3, and a rearwardly-extending fork 4, as shown. At the rear edges of the vertical sides`or ears 2 the latter are bent at right angles and riveted or otherwise secured to the rear wall 3. The inclined rear wall 3 is provided with a semicircular cut, and the portion embraced within said cutis bent down into the same plane with the base or bottom 1, forming a rearward eX- tension 1 of the bottom plate and enabling the operator to insert the toe of his boot beneath and through the rear wall 3, above referred to. By means of the rearward eXtension of the bottom plate, just referred to, a

larger surface is provided for the foot of the operator.

The rearwardly-extending fork 4 is formed integrally with the base-plate 1, sides 2, and back 3, and is provided with the usual notch or concavity 5, into which the heel of the boot is inserted preparatory to removing the same from the foot. Between the vertical sides 2 and just in advance of the fork 4 is mounted a roller 6, of any preferred form, size, and material, though preferably of hard wood. Said roller may be journaled in the sides or ears 2 in any usual or preferred manner, and is adapted to assist the operator in putting on his boot. Beneath the bottom plate 1 and approximately in the same vertical plane with the roller 6 is located a semicylindrical rib or cleat, of Wood or other suitable material, which is riveted or otherwise secured thereto. The rib 7 supports the whole device and serves as a pivot or fulcrum upon which said device may be rocked for assisting in putting on a boot.

The operation of the boot-removing jack is too Well understood to need explanation. When it is desired to put on a boot, the same is placed on the foot and pulled up until tight. The instep of the boot is then placed upon the roller 6, and the device is then pressed forwarduntil the points of the fork 4 strike the floor, when the whole weight is appliedto the boot and the foot rocked backward and forward on the roller 6. This action repeated twice or three times Will usually be sufticient to put on the tightest boot.

By the use of the jack described a person will not be so apt to break down the spurpiece or back of the boot as in putting on boots in the old way.

The device above described may be made of any desired size, and being very7 compact it may be carried in the pocket and Will be found very handy and convenient to travelers, explorers, tourists, 85e.

It will be apparent that various changes in the form, proportion, and the minor details of construction may be resorted to without departing from the principleor sacricing any of the advantages of this invention.

Having thus described the invention, what l. A device for putting on boots, comprising an open frame or stirrup, a semi-cylindrical rib or support secured beneath said stirrup, and a roller interposed between the side arms or ears of said stirrup, substantially as and for the purpose described.

2. In a boot jack, an open frame or stirrup, in combination with a roller mounted Within said frame orstirrup at or near the top thereof, and a rearwardly projecting fork located about in the same horizontal plane with said roller, al1 arranged and adapted to operate in the manner specified.

3. In a boot jack, an open frame or stirrup made from a single piece of sheet metal, cornprisng an extended base, inclined side arms at right-angles to said base, and a rearwardly extending fork also formed integrally with said stirrup, in combination with a roller interposed between the side arms of said stirzo rup, and a semi-cylindrical rib or support located beneath said stirrup, substantially as and for the purpose described.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto aflixed my signatu re in z 5 

